Prediction: Chiefs 27, Raiders 16

Summary of 23 articles · Updated Dec 17, 2013

The Chiefs blew out the Raiders. The Chiefs have been winning all season with defense. The Chiefs’ defense did allow plenty of yards and points, but Kansas City doesn’t have much to worry about defensively after a day on which the Chiefs forced six turnov… (more)ers. In falling to 4-10, the Raiders were buried under an avalanche of turnovers, with Matt McGloin throwing four interceptions and the Raiders losing a pair of fumbles on a poor shotgun snap from center and on a kickoff return by Taiwan Jones. Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles had a historic day today, catching eight passes for 195 yards and four touchdowns and also adding a touchdown running, becoming the first player in NFL history with four receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the same game.

Chiefs have a lot to gain by beating Colts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts face off Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with each team having secured a playoff spot. The Chiefs have clinched at least a wild-card berth and at 11-3 are tied with the Denver Broncos for fir…

Chiefs won’t hold back on Colts, except perhaps injured guys

Even though the most likely scenarios have the Chiefs and Colts meeting in the first round of the playoffs, this week’s not a time to hold back for strategic reasons. Because of the tiebreakers that come into play for both teams, the Chiefs appear desti…

The Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts appear destined to meet in the opening round of the NFL playoffs in three weeks, but don't expect either team to hold anything back when the teams meet at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday.

Chiefs a roadblock to the postseason

Upon Further Review: Chiefs Week 15

OAKLAND, Calif. -- A few thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' 56-31 win over the Oakland Raiders: Death by screen: The Chiefs made the Raiders look as if they'd never covered the screen pass on their first play from scrimmage. Jamaal Charles took that on…

Upon Further Review: Raiders Week 15

OAKLAND -- An examination of four hot issues from the Oakland Raiders’ 56-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs: Charles in charge: Charles Woodson laughed, sort of. The Raiders veteran free safety was asked why the three screen passes to Chiefs running bac…

Chiefs report card vs. Raiders

Final: Chiefs 56, Raiders 31

The Raiders officially exited the playoff race Sunday courtesy of Jamaal Charles, who scored five touchdowns in a 56-31 win by the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum. In falling to 4-10, the Raiders were buried under an avalanche of turnovers, with Mat…

Chiefs clinch AFC playoff spot with wild 56-31 victory over Raiders

The Chiefs didn't rely on help from others on Sunday. They took the field at the Oakland Coliseum knowing they had to beat the Raiders to clinch a playoff spot. And that's exactly what they did, defeating the Raiders 56-31 and clinching at least a wild-…

Chiefs’ offense can’t be stopped in blowout of Raiders

The Chiefs have been winning all season with defense. But as they head for the playoffs, their offense is making the rest of the NFL take notice. Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles had a historic day today, catching eight passes for 195 yards and f…

Rapid Reaction: Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, Calif. -- A few thoughts on the Oakland Raiders' 56-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs: What it means: This is the type of game that could cost coach Dennis Allen his job. The Raiders surrendered the most points in franchise history -- they gave…

Halftime report: Chiefs 35, Raiders 17

Halftime: Chiefs 35, Raiders 17

The Raiders scored 14 points in the second quarter but only managed to stay even with the Chiefs, who got yet a third touchdown on a screen pass (16 yards) from Alex Smith to Jamaal Charles and a 1-yard touchdown from Charles. That’s four touchdowns for…

End 1st qtr: Chiefs 21, Raiders 3

The Raiders open the second quarter with a second-and-goal at the 2 while hoping to remain within striking distance of the Chiefs. Kansas City scored on 49 and 39 yard screen passes from Alex Smith to Jamaal Charles and a 47-yard interception return by …

Live blog: Chiefs at Raiders

Join our ESPN.com NFL experts as they break down the Kansas City Chiefs' visit to the Oakland Raiders. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 4 p.m. ET. And, be sure to visit our NFL Nation Blitz page for commentary from every game, as well…

Chiefs' defenders know they have to get penalties cleaned up

This is beyond Chiefs' wildest dreams

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Their season will ultimately be defined by what happens in the next few weeks and whether the Kansas City Chiefs can win a playoff game for the first time in 20 years. But it was validated Sunday in the oddest of places, in a building…